GDT #3 April 2, 2014 Braves @ Brewers

[NinersSBChamps]

Work tomorrow morning just before schedule first pitch. If someone wants to post the lineups, by all means go ahead.

Should be Harang and Garza starting pitchers for the rubber match.

[zitothebrave]

This series will be Haranging by a thread. Hopefully the offense didn't blow their load backing up Wood.

[Heyward]

Gonna be tough to win given the pitching matchup but thats why they play the game.

[NinersSBChamps]

I think tomorrow could be a high scoring game. At least for one team.

[Dalyn]

HARANG 'EM HIGH!

[Julio3000]

I realize that nobody's really happy with the back of the rotation, but we have to Harang in there. It's not like our season Harangs in the balance.

[thethe]

Maybe its my homerism in general but I liked what Harang had in his last appearance with the Braves. Sure he let up some runs but its ST and he could have been working on something. If his velocity is consistently in the low 90's then I think we are going to be pleasantly surprised with what we get out of Harang and will allow us to be liberal with how we control Woods innings this year.

[jsebe10]

I can't believe Fredi hasn't submitted a lineup yet. He needs to wake his big @$$ up and get to rolling. Lol

[nsacpi]

Anyone else impressed by Fredi's managing so far this year? He's pressed all the right buttons.

[nsacpi]

Expecting some lineup changes today. Doumit and Schafer for the Uptons. Laird for Gattis.

[thethe]

Expecting some lineup changes today. Doumit and Schafer for the Uptons. Laird for Gattis.

I don't think Justin will sit. But I do think that we will see Jordan and Laird today.

[thewupk]

I can't believe Fredi hasn't submitted a lineup yet. He needs to wake his big @$$ up and get to rolling. Lol

I think you mean get to trolling

[nsacpi]

I think you mean get to trolling

I think you mean too.

[nsacpi]

I don't think Justin will sit. But I do think that we will see Jordan and Laird today.

Doumit must play. Es muss sein.

[Teheran_49]

Gonna be tough to win given the pitching matchup but thats why they play the game.

Garza isn't a great pitcher by any stretch of the imagination.

[zbhargrove]

Garza isn't a great pitcher by any stretch of the imagination.

When he is healthy he is most certainly a very good pitcher with great stuff. His problem is health.

[nsacpi]

Garza isn't a great pitcher by any stretch of the imagination.

Uggla's gonna take him deep.

[The Chosen One]

HARANGATANGTANG!

[GovClintonTyree]

When he is healthy he is most certainly a very good pitcher with great stuff. His problem is health.
Garza sucks. Million dollar arm, ten cent head.

[GovClintonTyree]

Anyone else impressed by Fredi's managing so far this year? He's pressed all the right buttons.

Shhh. You're not supposed to say that.

Fredi is responsible for global warming.

[The Chosen One]

Expecting some lineup changes today. Doumit and Schafer for the Uptons. Laird for Gattis.

I doubt Gattis has day off with off day tomorrow.

[thethe]

Freddi has made good moves so far this year but I still don't like Upton in that two hole. Its important that Justin gets hot and I think in between the two young cornerstones is the way to get him hot.

[stpeteirish]

Gonna be tough to win given the pitching matchup but thats why they play the game.

Actually Harang has pitched well in Miller Park and Garza has been pummeled by Braves hitters. Not much of a sample size on Garza, but Harang's gone up against the Brewers many times with the Reds.

[nsacpi]

With a day off tomorrow, Kimbrel should be available for 3 innings.

[NYCBrave]

Braves:

1. Jason Heyward (L) RF
2. B.J. Upton (R) CF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
5. Justin Upton (R) LF
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. Gerald Laird (R) C
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Aaron Harang (R) P

Brewers:

1. Carlos Gomez (R) CF
2. Logan Schafer (L) LF
3. Ryan Braun (R) RF
4. Aramis Ramirez (R) 3B
5. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
6. Scooter Gennett (L) 2B
7. Jeff Bianchi (R) SS
8. Lyle Overbay (L) 1B
9. Matt Garza (R) P

[NinersSBChamps]

Ugh BJ just keeps Haranging around in the second spot.

[zitothebrave]

Laird goes 2-4 with a double.

[thewupk]

Laird goes 2-4 with a double.

I think Fredi just wanted some abs and is using Laird as a cover

[nsacpi]

Laird/Fredi was swinging a hot bat at the end of spring training.

[yeezus]

Is Fredi kidding with these lineups?
I can't say he's been a good manager when he's trotting out BJ in the two hole, CJ ahead of Justin, and LAIRD ahead of anyone.

[jpx7]

Is Fredi kidding with these lineups?
I can't say he's been a good manager when he's trotting out BJ in the two hole, CJ ahead of Justin, and LAIRD ahead of anyone.

Fredi Gonzalez : April's Fools Day :: Bill Murray : Groundhog Day.

[Enscheff]

BJ is 0-8 with 4 Ks. He looks as bad as ever, and even "good" BJ only puts up a low .300s OBP which is terrible for the top of the lineup. He does not belong in the 2 hole, and should have never been put there.

However, it's too soon to make any changes, so I imagine we get to see BJ hit at the top of the lineup for another couple weeks until JUp is finally moved up there. Look for the lineup to be a bit more optimized about the same time the starting pitching is solidified with the returns of Minor and Santana. It's almost like these first 2 weeks are just an extension to spring training.

[yeezus]

BJ is 0-8 with 4 Ks. He looks as bad as ever, and even "good" BJ only puts up a low .300s OBP which is terrible for the top of the lineup. He does not belong in the 2 hole, and should have never been put there.

However, it's too soon to make any changes, so I imagine we get to see BJ hit at the top of the lineup for another couple weeks until JUp is finally moved up there.

I just disagree with the "too soon to change" comment. It should have never been that way in the first place, put him at 6 and adjust accordingly.

[nsacpi]

In two games, Fredi has yet to do anything stupid. I know some of you are upset about BJ in the #2 spot. But keep in mind that lineup construction has a very small impact on a team's success. And you have to weigh the psychological importance of letting guys coming off a tough season know that they are being given a chance to start over. Taking care of BJ's psyche is important and could pay dividends later.

So far this is Laird/Fredi's best season yet as a Braves manager.

[Enscheff]

I just disagree with the "too soon to change" comment. It should have never been that way in the first place, put him at 6 and adjust accordingly.

Oh I agree, but I think we all know it's too soon to realistically expect Fredi to make any lineup changes.

[thethe]

There is no reason for BJ to be up in the 2 spot but Freddi like he always does makes a horrible move htat has ripple effects. You can't move BJ this early but he should have never been put there in the first place. Just unbelievably horrible managing. I almost want to see Uggla up there now. I can't believe how well he is seeing the ball.

[thethe]

In two games, Fredi has yet to do anything stupid. I know some of you are upset about BJ in the #2 spot. But keep in mind that lineup construction has a very small impact on a team's success. And you have to weigh the psychological importance of letting guys coming off a tough season know that they are being given a chance to start over. Taking care of BJ's psyche is important and could pay dividends later.

So far this is Fredi's best season yet as a Braves manager.

I'm really not sure if you are joking right now. My sarchasm meter is broken.

[yeezus]

So far this is Laird/Fredi's best season yet as a Braves manager.

haha

[nsacpi]

My sarchasm meter is broken.

Didn't know you had one.

[yeezus]

I'm really not sure if you are joking right now. My sarchasm meter is broken.

I'm pretty sure he was speaking facetiously with the last statement.

[nsacpi]

I can't believe how well he is seeing the ball.

Uggla's early form is the best piece of news this team has had so far this year. Still want to release him?

[thethe]

Didn't know you had one.

Its time to fight!

[thethe]

Uggla's early form is the best piece of news this team has had so far this year. Still want to release him?

Clearly I was wrong on this one. Its early but I've never been more happy in my life to be wrong.

[yeezus]

Clearly I was wrong on this one. Its early but I've never been more happy in my life to be wrong.

I don't think you were "clearly wrong," at least not yet.
It's been two games.

[thethe]

I don't think you were "clearly wrong," at least not yet.
It's been two games.

Its early but we faced two really good starting pitchers and Uggla was all over everything.

[yeezus]

Its early but we faced two really good starting pitchers and Uggla was all over everything.

The season is too long to determine anything at all yet.

[thethe]

The season is too long to determine anything at all yet.

Agreed. I am saying that I was wrong because I wanted him released. That clearly should not have happened at this point.

[nsacpi]

It is very early on Uggla. But I think many people put too much weight on his second half 2013 performance. His first half hitting was not bad and seems to have been completely forgotten. To me it was a case of putting too much weight on half a season. The usual small sample size trap. But there is no doubt Uggla's baseline has been in decline in recent years. I'm not ready to say he is going to be an .800 OPS player. I'd be very happy if he was. But I do think it is realistic to expect a .700-.750 OPS and it was realistic to expect that even before the past two games.

[nsacpi]

Anyone else concerned the Marlins are going to be hard to catch?

[Heyward]

Garza isn't a great pitcher by any stretch of the imagination.

He had a sub-4 ERA last year.

Garza is very good, in fact i wish we signed him.

[Heyward]

Even as someone, somewhat pro-Fredi i dont get why BJ is 2nd.

I dont mind CJ ahead of JUp either.

[nsacpi]

People don't appreciate the fact that Laird/Fredi has kept us in contention so far in spite of losing most of our pitching.

Who kept Wood in during the seventh inning last night in spite of my clamoring for Carpenter? Laird/Fredi did.

Who brought in Schlosser to face Weeks in the first game, ignoring my advice to keep Thomas in there? Laird/Fredi did.

So far he's done a fantastic job this year, and only extremely biased people would say otherwise.

The guy catches for us every third game and manages every night. He's also writing the great American novel in his spare time. And he does all that for a small salary. Very underrated and underappreciated.

[Hawk]

Harang sounds super-enthusiastic to be pitching for the Braves.

:YDS:

[Teheran_49]

People don't appreciate the fact that Laird/Fredi has kept us in contention so far in spite of losing most of our pitching.

Who kept Wood in during the seventh inning last night in spite of my clamoring for Carpenter? Laird/Fredi did.

Who brought in Schlosser to face Weeks in the first game, ignoring my advice to keep Thomas in there? Laird/Fredi did.

So far he's done a fantastic job this year, and only extremely biased people would say otherwise.

The guy catches for us every third game and manages every night. He's also writing the great American novel in his spare time. And he does all that for a small salary. Very underrated and underappreciated.

Yeah I don't get the Laird hate. The guy is a solid backup C but is a great student of the game. He could very well be a manager one day if he wanted to.

[nsacpi]

Harang sounds super-enthusiastic to be pitching for the Braves.

:YDS:

Did he mention how much he likes playing for Laird/Fredi. Probably not. Even his players do not fully appreciate him.

[NinersSBChamps]

It's two games into the season. It's way to soon to be sayin Uggla is fine. Absolutely it's a better sign that he knows what baseball is compared to BJ right now.

[nsacpi]

BJ is two line drives away from converting me into a Scientologist.

[Hawk]

I wonder who will pay more dividends for their new team in 2014: Garza or Harang?

[NinersSBChamps]

I wonder who will pay more dividends for their new team in 2014: Garza or Harang?

Are you kidding?

[nsacpi]

Are you kidding?

Sometimes the answers to these questions are not so obvious. Last off-season we signed Ramiro Pena on the same day the Angels signed Josh Hamilton.

[Heyward]

I wonder who will pay more dividends for their new team in 2014: Garza or Harang?

Is this a joke?

Garza by a mile.

[AerchAngel]

anyone got a foreign site link, the game is blacked out in my area?

[nsacpi]

I wonder who will pay more dividends for their new team in 2014: Garza or Harang?

Are you talking about dividends or dividend yield?

[jpx7]

He could very well be a manager one day if he wanted to.

Well today he wanted to catch. He'll be back filling lineup cards without his name in them next game.

[NinersSBChamps]

anyone got a foreign site link, the game is blacked out in my area?

Baseball games get blacked out? You live in Wisconsin.

[thethe]

Are you talking about dividends or dividend yield?

I like this

[Dalyn]

If I never see Heyward roll over to second again, it will be too soon.

[Heyward]

BJ hitting 2nd :facepalm:

[NinersSBChamps]

And another one.

[Lville21]

Okay Fredi, the BJ experiment is over. I expect to see a new #2 hitter in Washington.

[Tapate50]

If I never see Heyward roll over to second again, it will be too soon.

He really is the master.


And Beej is just so late on fastballs

[Heyward]

Garza looked good, welp :Sad:

[JusticeForAll23]

It wouldn't be a 1st inning without a B.J. Upton strikeout.

[NinersSBChamps]

Mark Reynolds eat your heart out. BJ Upton is coming for your record.

[thethe]

Garza looked tough there. Hitter the corners with mid to low 90's heat.

[Heyward]

Okay Fredi, the BJ experiment is over. I expect to see a new #2 hitter in Washington.

Probably wont happen anytime soon but we can hope.

[jsebe10]

Lol Harrang is about to get lit the h3ll up. Haha

[anthmilliu]

anyone got a foreign site link, the game is blacked out in my area?

Try this link or vipbox.tv

http://www.strikeout.co/baseball/218793/1/milwaukee-brewers-vs-atlanta-braves-live-stream-online.html

[NinersSBChamps]

Wonder if any fans are doing the liquid tomahawk?

[Heyward]

lol JUp.

[TURBO]

Harang Make pitch.

[zitothebrave]

Good fast inning for Harang. Lets put a few runs on the board

[jsebe10]

His bio-G days, that ball is in the stands

[Dalyn]

Upton looks so much better in right.

[jsebe10]

I'm sure this has been covered here already, but am I the only one who finds it disturbing how this Brewer crowd give Braun a standing ovation when he steps into the box?

[nsacpi]

I'm sure this has been covered here already, but am I the only one who finds it disturbing how this Brewer crowd give Braun a standing ovation when he steps into the box?

That's cuz he's such a mensch.

[NinersSBChamps]

I'm sure this has been covered here already, but am I the only one who finds it disturbing how this Brewer crowd give Braun a standing ovation when he steps into the box?

Yeah, but every other fanbase would do the same except the Yankees.

[Hawk]

Harang shaping up to be a better value than Garza so far.

[Dalyn]

Nasty pitch to Johnson.

[Dalyn]

Harang shaping up to be a better value than Garza so far.

And Uggla is back to being one of the best in the game.

[Heyward]

Garza is on.

[Dalyn]

"High heat."

You could hear the shiver in Chip's voice.

[Heyward]

Harang shaping up to be a better value than Garza so far.

What game are you watching?

Garza is dealing.

[zitothebrave]

Well this is gonna be a double digit K day.

[NinersSBChamps]

Well this is gonna be a double digit K day.

By the 5th inning.

[Hawk]

And Uggla is back to being one of the best in the game.

I know. We need to extend him again before it's too late.

I don't want to go to Cobb with anybody else manning 2B.

[Dalyn]

According to my Garcia graph, Harang is going toe-to-toe with Garza so far.

[gilesfan]

Im so excited that BJ looked good in the spring.

[Hawk]

Garza is dealing.

Dude, are you seeing these radar numbers that Harang is putting up?!

[gilesfan]

Dude, are you seeing these radar numbers that Harang is putting up?!

Yep. He just TOUCHED 90!

[JusticeForAll23]

Huh...don't see that too often. The Braves actually recorded an out during an Aramis Ramirez AB.

[gilesfan]

That 89 mph heater down the middle completely fooled Lucroy.

[Dalyn]

Nice catch.

[Hawk]

Yep. He just TOUCHED 90!

I was talking about the 83 MPH one.

[jpx7]

Dude, are you seeing these radar numbers that Harang is putting up?!

Yep. He just TOUCHED 90!

And so far he's not haranging any of that off-speed stuff.

[Hawk]

Lucroy was just HaRUNG up.

[AerchAngel]

Try this link or vipbox.tv

http://www.strikeout.co/baseball/218793/1/milwaukee-brewers-vs-atlanta-braves-live-stream-online.html

That worked!

Thanks :)

[TURBO]

BoomHarang

[TDlxANDER]

#AaronHarang4CyYoung

Retweet if you agree

[gilesfan]

thethe just texted me that he thinks Harang will win the Cy Young award.

[JusticeForAll23]

I know it's early, but at this point you almost have to have Harang somewhere near the top of your Cy Young ballot.

[Heyward]

Dude, are you seeing these radar numbers that Harang is putting up?!

He's barely hitting 90.

While Garza is pumping 94-95 consistently with great location.

I dont know if you're being sarcastic, i figure yes?

[Hawk]

Wow, that Johnny's Pizza commercial is only slightly embarrassing.

[Dalyn]

These Harang comments are almost as good as the Wood ones from yesterday.

[thethe]

I'm seeing a bunch of 92 MPH on the radar gun.

Harang could end up being a solid innings eater for us this year that will help limit Woods innings appropriately. Great signing.

[Dalyn]

He's barely hitting 90.

While Garza is pumping 94-95 consistently with great location.

I dont know if you're being sarcastic, i figure yes?

:facepalm:

[gilesfan]

I'm seeing a bunch of 92 MPH on the radar gun.

Harang could end up being a solid innings eater for us this year that will help limit Woods innings appropriately. Great signing.

And there he is!

[Heyward]

Looks like a perfect game for Garza, good for him.

[thethe]

And there he is!

What "solid" innings eater. Something that he has been for hte majority of his career. What an overexaggeration!

[TURBO]

Looks like a perfect game for Garza, good for him.

Just like you called game yesterday?

[gilesfan]

What "solid" innings eater. Something that he has been for hte majority of his career. What an overexaggeration!

"Great Signing"

[Hawk]

Garza is crumbling. Already at 27 pitches. Sweating profusely. He is clearly intimidated by having to go up against Harang.

[thethe]

"Great Signing"

For what we paid for a solid innings eater would be a GREAT signing.

[Dalyn]

Garza is crumbling. Already at 27 pitches. Sweating profusely. He is clearly intimidated by having to go up against Harang.

I would say Harang is going to get a hit, but I have a delay so he is probably already out.

[Heyward]

Just like you called game yesterday?

Thats a reverse jinx but Garza is dealing......

6 more innings.

[JusticeForAll23]

It's official. Harang is a better hitter than B.J.

[gilesfan]

Garza may have good stuff, but nobody sneaks a 89 mph heater through the heart of the zone like Harang.

[TDlxANDER]

No K's that inning......WUT WUT!

[NinersSBChamps]

thethe just texted me that he thinks Harang will win the Cy Young award.

Quality text.

On the real..you two sext each other too?

[gilesfan]

Quality text.

On the real..you two sext each other too?

I typically ignore the Kaep naked texts, but am quiet pleased withe Gattis ones.

[TURBO]

Will Giles have a positive post about the Braves this year?

[Heyward]

Quality text.

On the real..you two sext each other too?

sext?

:icwudt:

[gilesfan]

Great catch by Heyward

[gilesfan]

Will Giles have a positive post about the Braves this year?

Yes

[thethe]

I typically ignore the Kaep naked texts, but am quiet pleased withe Gattis ones.

As long as you keep sending me some RG3 I'm happy.

[gilesfan]

Great job by Harang, he knew Overbay was the only one in the lineup that could hurt him.

[NinersSBChamps]

Harang just lost the game. No more dueling perfect games.

[Heyward]

1-out walk to the 8th place hitter after having him 1-2, smh.

[Heyward]

Great catch by Heyward

Thanks.

[Dalyn]

Harang just wants to demoralize Garza by making him hit into a double-play.

[Hawk]

Nice bunt by Garza.

[Dalyn]

Nice bunt by Garza.

Yeah. Gattis swung at it from the dugout.

[Hawk]

Yeah. Gattis swung at it from the dugout.

Hahaha.

[Heyward]

Yeah. Gattis swung at it from the dugout.

:icwudt:

[Dalyn]

That was strike three. Nice pitch from Harang.

[Heyward]

Harang'd.

[Hawk]

Chip: "Swing and a miss at 93 miles per hour!"

[NinersSBChamps]

That Harangutan has a gun on him!!!

[sturg33]

Harang was a quality signing. I prefer him a ton over Make Pitch

[thethe]

Not sure where all this 89 MPH talk is coming from. Harang has been at 91-93 all day so far.

[NinersSBChamps]

Not sure where all this 89 MPH talk is coming from. Harang has been at 91-93 all day so far.

It's coming from people on the bored.

[gilesfan]

Not sure where all this 89 MPH talk is coming from. Harang has been at 91-93 all day so far.

Yeah, some tv's have a different radar gun.

[TDlxANDER]

Aaron Harrang DGAS

[Julio3000]

Chip: "Swing and a miss at 93 miles per hour!"

Chip's tends to be a little on the high side.

He exaggerates, too.

[Dalyn]

Chip: "Swing and a miss at 93 miles per hour!"

Chip: "I once went 93 miles per hour strapped naked to the front of a Ferrari racing Garcia through Atlanta."

Joe: "Some kind of rap thing? I don't understand rap."

Chip: "Pretty much. We both heard that Big Lots had Coke on sale."

[Heyward]

Welp, would be cool if we got a hit....

[Heyward]

Can this BJ expirement end?

[NinersSBChamps]

Zito, BJ has a 60 percent strikeout rate.

[Hawk]

Dammit Bossman.

[sturg33]

I'm discouraged by Upton

[gilesfan]

Strking out 60% of your at bats isn't bad when you do the type of damage BJ does when he makes contact.

[Dalyn]

Can this BJ expirement end?

Do you really expect Fredi to mess with something that is working 50% of the time so far?

[TURBO]

BJ make K

[Braves1976]

BJ cannot catch up to a good fastball. He is a strikeout machine.

[gilesfan]

BJ batting second really lessens the chances that a double play will be hit into right before Freeman comes up.

[Heyward]

We got on base, progress.

Whats a hit?

[NinersSBChamps]

Can this BJ expirement end?

So you finally want him released?

:rock:

[Dalyn]

Nice at-bat.

[TDlxANDER]

Freeman walks and Graza is falling apart out there

[Heyward]

BJ cannot catch up to a good fastball. He is a strikeout machine.

He can but he shouldnt be hitting 2nd.

[JusticeForAll23]

Well, at least we had a runner get on base...so there's that.

[Heyward]

So you finally want him released?

:rock:

No, given that wouldnt do much.

[thethe]

Harang was a quality signing. I prefer him a ton over Make Pitch

We might even get a draft pick out of him!

:tchop:

[NinersSBChamps]

No, given that wouldnt do much.

Addition by subtraction.

[Heyward]

Addition by subtraction.

We'd have to eat his deal for 3-4 more years.

Might as well keep him and pray.

[Hawk]

Somebody buy that man an XBOX.

[Heyward]

Heyward :pound:

[Dalyn]

We can't get rid of BJ. We would have to release two of our good players to replace him.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Strking out 60% of your at bats isn't bad when you do the type of damage BJ does when he makes contact.

Which is what, exactly?

[Hawk]

Harang is ELECTRIC.

[TURBO]

Joke all you want, Harang has been good today.

[thethe]

Joke all you want, Harang has been good today.

Yeah and based on the late reports on him from ST you can easily see this becoming a great signing for the Braves. How amazing would it be if they found 150 quality innings in the last week of Spring Training.

[Hawk]

Also, the new FoxSports girl is heinous.

[Dalyn]

Yeah and based on the late reports on him from ST you can easily see this becoming a great signing for the Braves. How amazing would it be if they found 150 quality innings in the last week of Spring Training.

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/77/7782b99e033f1f6314b68a823d80f8a6e285e0e12204664ef6 6a30bed256f617.jpg

[Heyward]

Garza dealing.

[NinersSBChamps]

Also, the new FoxSports girl is heinous.

That Canicka gal is fine!

[NinersSBChamps]

Garza dealing.

To Chip?

[nsacpi]

Joke all you want, Harang has been good today.

Laird/Fredi has been calling a great game. Plus he has cleverly distracted the hitters whenever Harang has thrown a fastball right down the middle.

[gilesfan]

Uggla bout to make big fly.

[nsacpi]

Uggla gonna untie this game

[gilesfan]

Laird has been calling a great game. Plus he has cleverly distracted the hitters whenever Harang has thrown a fastball right down the middle.

Harang has really attacked the center of the zone today.

[waraueagle]

Does anyone ever look at the Brew Crew's caps and wonder if they are purple or navy? Just wondering if I'm the only one...

[Heyward]

We're getting no-no'd.

[nsacpi]

Up to Laird/Fredi now.

[gilesfan]

Laird bout to make big fly

[Dalyn]

I would say that was Dan's first bad at-bat, but Garza is filthy today.

[nsacpi]

Harang has really attacked the center of the zone today.

Maybe the scouting report says that's where the Brewers hitters have holes in their swings.

[NinersSBChamps]

We're getting no-no'd.

So are the Brewers..

[Heyward]

We're getting no-no'd.

4 more...

[nsacpi]

We're getting no-no'd.

Yes. Garza has a no hitter. I hadn't noticed that.

[Heyward]

So are the Brewers..

Better chance they score than we do.

Garza has his ace-stuff today, just gotta pray.

[gilesfan]

These no hit games aren't very exciting.

[JusticeForAll23]

How many times have we hit the ball out of the infield?

[Dalyn]

Given the day off tomorrow, I think Fredi had the brilliant idea of making Laird Harang's personal catcher.

[jsebe10]

:facepalm:


So are the Brewers..

They won't be anymore this inning. Thanks jinxy

[nsacpi]

These no hit games aren't very exciting.

Don't worry BJ is about to send a frisson of excitement down your spine.

[Dunit24]

our gameplan against garza is obvious...sit on offspeed

say what you want about garza dealing but hes throwing a ton of fastballs by us and no one is trying to go oppo..

this team is a good hitting team when it wants to be, but theyve got the big fly in there head early on

we will be fine

[Dalyn]

Better chance they score than we do.

Garza has his ace-stuff today, just gotta pray.

After months of screaming about people being negative, you haven't said a positive thing since the season started.

[nsacpi]

Given the day off tomorrow, I think Fredi had the brilliant idea of making Laird Harang's personal catcher.

Thanks for the reminder about the day off. It means Kimbrel can go 3 innings. No?

[gilesfan]

this team is a good hitting team when it wants to be

Damn, I wish our guys wanted to hit today.

[gilesfan]

Thanks for the reminder about the day off. It means Kimbrel can go 3 innings. No?

Depends, is the season on the line?

[jpx7]

The Braves have no hits? If that happens for a full game, isn't it considered a no-hitter?

[gilesfan]

The Braves have no hits? If that happens for a full game, isn't it considered a no-hitter?


Depends on if BJ is in the lineup or not.

[Hawk]

HARANG !!! HOLYCOW.

[NinersSBChamps]

Better chance they score than we do.

Garza has his ace-stuff today, just gotta pray.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0eDaSMe3Krs/TSulVl4PadI/AAAAAAAAATI/CoqLqCbI9DM/s1600/pot-kettle-black.jpg

[thethe]

Wren is such a damn good GM. He didn't hesitate when Haarang was available.

[Heyward]

After months of screaming about people being negative, you haven't said a positive thing since the season started.

Not one?

[Dalyn]

Thanks for the reminder about the day off. It means Kimbrel can go 3 innings. No?

Tomorrow. He can go 3 tomorrow.

[jsebe10]

Say bye to ur no no, Garza. Meet Simmons btch titts.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Fredi: "Being no-hit early in the season is good, everything averages out, we'll get more hits later on in the year. Just got to tip your cap to the pitcher, he was great today."

[TDlxANDER]

The Brewers were all like....."show me what you got"

and Aaron Harang was all like...."*** yo couch"

[JohnAdcox]

Yeah and based on the late reports on him from ST you can easily see this becoming a great signing for the Braves. How amazing would it be if they found 150 quality innings in the last week of Spring Training.

You know, one game and all that. But day-um. I'm impressed.

[Dalyn]

Not one?

The ones I've seen that were positive had an insult thrown in, so probably not.

[sturg33]

Wren is such a damn good GM. He didn't hesitate when Haarang was available.

...He's still got Uggla, BJ Upton, and Derek Lowe on his hands...

[jpx7]

...He's still got [...] BJ [...] on his hands...

Wasn't that one hands-free?

[NinersSBChamps]

Lay a bunt down Harang!

[thethe]

Wasn't that one hands-free?

BAM!

[NinersSBChamps]

Well at least the Braves cutdown on the strikeouts today.

[Heyward]

The ones I've seen that were positive had an insult thrown in, so probably not.

I posted yesterday the Freeman deal will be a bargain in a few years.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Lightning in a bottle? Message in a bottle? Ah, hell all I want is something in a bottle.

[Heyward]

Garza is cruising :Sad:

[Dalyn]

This is starting to feel real.

[Dalyn]

I posted yesterday the Freeman deal will be a bargain in a few years.

:happy0157:

[jsebe10]

This is starting to feel real.


And annoying. Hit the damn ball.

[Dalyn]

Lightning in a bottle? Message in a bottle? Ah, hell all I want is something in a bottle.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oBhE5ZZ2dJQ/TjY2yzF7H3I/AAAAAAAAEsI/aMmuvb240bM/s1600/Los%252BAngeles%252BDodgers%252BPhoto%252BDay%252B B3dzmd7LnLll.jpg

[nsacpi]

Why is Harang still pitching? Our pen is fresh and we have a day off tomorrow.

[Dalyn]

If Harang gets THAT call...

[Heyward]

Walking the pitcher?

[TDlxANDER]

Love Harang's approach....being careful with the 8/9 hitters today. Don't want to get beat by the bottom of their lineup.

[Hawk]

Where the **** was that?

[gilesfan]

If you guys saw Garza's hacks earlier and his .098 BA, you would pitch around him too.

[Heyward]

Harang got squeezed, looked like strike 3 imo.

[Dalyn]

That was strike three.

[nsacpi]

Uncanny the way Laird/Fredi distracts their hitters on those fastballs down the middle.

[TURBO]

BoomHarang

[gilesfan]

Harang got squeezed, looked like strike 3 imo.

Surprised the ump by pitching outside of the heart of the zone.

[TDlxANDER]

Brewers getting a slice of Lemon-Harang today...

[thethe]

I can't believe Harang is pitching so well. He isn't even working hard.

[nsacpi]

I can't believe Harang is pitching so well. He isn't even working hard.

He's better than Ben Sheets.

[jpx7]

Brewers getting a slice of Lemon-Harang today...

Pithy.